Chariton County, Missouri Biographical Sketch - IRVEN HORTON
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The accompanying illustration is an excellent reproduction of a photograph
of Master Irven Horton, a Salisbury youth, who by his unceasing energy,
industry and manly conduct, has won for himself the esteem and admiration
of a very large circle of friends and acquaintances in Salisbury and
vicinity. His birth occurred December 3, 1881, the son of A. J. and Amler
Horton.  Upon the death of the father, August 9, 1893, the
responsibilities of providing the necessaries and comforts of life for the
family devolved upon our subject and a brother, a few years his senior,
and the manner in which they have met and performed their duties, demand
the commendation of all. In May of 1894 Irven selected the profession of a
"typo" as a suitable field for occupation, and securing a position in the
composing rooms of the PRFSS-SPFCTATOR diligently began the mastery of his
profession, in which he has been eminently successful.  Irven still holds
his "cases" and his services are justly appreciated by his employer.